Her Origin Story

Check Out These Highlights: When Cheryl Fuhs and her husband decided to leave their traditional jobs and buy a sailboat, despite having zero sailing experience, it wasn’t a midlife crisis. It was a wake-up call. In this episode, Cheryl shares how a simple question sparked a decade-long plan to live with more freedom, more purpose, and way more salt air. We explore how she went from crafting jewelr...

Check Out These Highlights: Laura Belgray didn’t build her business with a vision board and a five-year plan. Instead, she followed what felt good, said yes to the next right thing, and turned random career breadcrumbs into a wildly successful brand. In this episode, Laura shares how a last-minute talk at Marie Forleo’s first live event changed everything and how it eventually led to The Copy Cure...

Check Out These Highlights: Amy Foley knew something had to change when the job that once supported her started draining her. In this episode, she shares how motherhood gave her the perspective (and motivation) to rethink how she worked—and how she built Inbound Back Office to support her values, her time, and her clients. We talk about making bold choices before you're “ready,” why done is better...

Check Out These Highlights: Nikita Williams knows what it’s like to have your world turned upside down—and to rise again with intention and faith. After a chronic illness diagnosis derailed her plans, Nikita pivoted from traditional work to entrepreneurship, eventually finding her voice as a coach for purpose-driven women. In this episode, Nikita opens up about how grief and illness shaped her ent...

Check Out These Highlights: What if your next chapter doesn’t look anything like your last one? In this heartfelt conversation, Jessica Gabauer shares how a background in jewelry and coaching sparked the idea for Krysset , a joyful, community-driven boutique featuring over 150 artists and makers. We talk about the moment she knew it was time for a new creative outlet, the not-so-glamorous start in...

Check Out These Highlights: Connie Whitman never set out to work in sales, but when she realized helping people find the right solution was a form of service, not sleaze, everything changed. In this conversation, Connie shares how an “accidental” origin story led to a purpose-driven career in sales training, coaching, and leadership. You’ll hear how she’s built trust-based relationships with clien...

Check Out These Highlights: Sandra Costello never planned to be a photographer—or an entrepreneur. But when a high school photography class helped her connect with others during a time of intense anxiety and self-discovery, it sparked something that would change her life. In this episode, Sandra shares her story of coming out, learning to embrace all parts of herself, and how a single branding wor...

Check Out These Highlights: What started as a fundraiser for her high school students became a national brand with heart, and helped send 13 girls to college. But for Melissa Camilleri, success wasn’t just about revenue. After scaling her e-commerce business and launching a bestselling course, she knew something had to change. In this episode, Melissa shares the real story behind her leap from cla...

Check Out These Highlights: What if your next chapter could be your most powerful yet? In this episode, Diane Woodford shares how she rewired—not retired—after a fulfilling career in healthcare and education. With vibrant energy and deep wisdom, she unpacks the origin story of her voice, her shift from nursing to teaching, and how everything in life prepares us for what comes next. We talk about w...

Check Out These Highlights: When Michelle Knox became a mom to twin girls, she knew something had to change. After too many late nights, missed milestones, and 48 hours without seeing her daughters awake, she hit a breaking point at work and walked away from her agency job for good. In this episode, Michelle shares the powerful story of how motherhood helped her redefine success, what it was like...

Check Out These Highlights: What do you do when you wake up one day and realize the business you built no longer feels like yours? That’s what happened to Jennifer Zenz-Olson, a former therapist turned coach and speaker, who experienced a full-body no at the height of her “success.” In this episode, Jennifer shares the raw truth of what it’s like to lose your joy, the shame that comes with admitti...

Check Out These Highlights: If you’ve ever felt like your business is running you—and not the other way around—this episode is a must-listen. Camille Diaz is on a mission to revive what she calls “zombiepreneurs”—overworked business owners who’ve lost the spark and are drowning in chaos. In this episode, Camille shares her unexpected path from zoo education to ballroom dance studio owner to financ...

Check Out These Highlights: What happens when the life you thought you wanted no longer fits the person you’re becoming? For Kristi Mitchell, motherhood cracked open a deeper truth—and set her on a path to build a business that honored her life, her family, and her strengths. In this episode, Kristi shares the raw and honest moments behind her transition from a corporate career to marketing strate...

Check Out These Highlights: What happens when you realize the life you've worked so hard to build no longer fits the one you want most? For Allison Ditmer, that moment came during the pandemic, when working from home made her realize she wanted something different. More flexibility. More intention. More time with her kids. In this episode, Allison shares her transition from a corporate digital mar...